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Morocco: 76.3% of Households Report a Decline in Living Standards, HCP Survey Finds

More than three-quarters of Moroccan households say their living standards have deteriorated over the past year, highlighting persistent financial pressures despite a modest annual improvement in consumer confidence, according to the latest survey by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The household......

Morocco’s import and export unit values surge in the second quarter of 2026

Morocco’s external trade recorded a marked increase in unit values during the second quarter of 2026, with both imports and exports registering double-digit growth, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The unit value index for imports rose by 10% year on year during......

Morocco prepares national Smart City framework as urbanization accelerates

Morocco is preparing to give its Smart City ambitions a more structured foundation as the country works toward a national framework designed to guide the digital transformation of its urban areas. The initiative comes as demographic growth continues to reshape cities and place increasing pressure on......

Morocco GDP growth reaches 4% in Q2 2026 as agriculture surges

Morocco’s economy expanded by 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest economic assessment by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The figures point to a stronger contribution from primary activities, particularly agriculture, while industrial and other secondary-sector activities......

Morocco’s Industrial Production Drops 4.5% as Automotive and Pharma Grow

Morocco’s manufacturing sector experienced a significant contraction in the second quarter of 2026, with overall output declining by 4.5% year on year, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) on September 16. The figures, which exclude petroleum refining, point to......

Morocco's HCP forecasts narrower trade deficit by 2027 despite global challenges

Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) expects the country's trade deficit to widen temporarily in 2026 before improving in 2027, reflecting both external economic pressures and the resilience of key domestic sectors. According to the HCP's latest economic outlook, the trade deficit......

Morocco launches sweeping reform of HCP to strengthen statistical governance

Morocco has taken a significant step toward modernizing its public data architecture after the Government Council approved two landmark draft laws designed to overhaul the country's statistical system and redefine the role of the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The legislative package introduces......

In Morocco, 59,000 children work in hazardous conditions, HCP reports

A new report by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has revealed that around 59,000 children in the country are engaged in hazardous forms of labour, highlighting the persistence of child exploitation despite an overall decline in the phenomenon. According to data based on the 2025 national......

Morocco's manufacturing producer prices rise modestly in April 2026

Morocco's manufacturing sector recorded a 0.3% increase in producer price index in April 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The overall rise was driven primarily by price gains in the food and chemical industries, even as several......